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Air Conditioning Equipment: Repair or Replace?

Posted by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage on July 23, 2010 in  uncategorized
From Houselogic.com By: Oliver Marks Published: December 04, 2009 If you're deciding whether to repair or replace central air conditioning equipment, assess the quality of your house's ductwork and insulation first. So much has changed in the world of air conditioning in recent years that if your system has almost any significant breakdown-or if it's just not keeping you as cool as it used to-it may be worth replacing it instead of repairing it. As of 2010, for example, manufacturers must use a new kind of refrige... read more

Water Heaters: Repair or Replace?

Posted by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage on July 21, 2010 in  uncategorized
Water Heaters: Repair or Replace? Article From Houselogic.com By: Joe Bousquin Published: August 28, 2009 When deciding whether to repair or replace a water heater, consider its age, the severity of the problem, and how much money a new energy-efficient unit will save. Chances are you don't give your water heater much thought-until you get hit with that first icy-cold shower, or go down to the basement to find the unit sitting in a puddle of water. Then you have to think fast: Repair it or replace it? If it's a co... read more

5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Home Stager

Posted by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage on July 19, 2010 in  uncategorized
A professional stager can help you set your home apart from other listings. Here are some questions you'll want to ask to find the best person for the job. A staged home makes a great impression on buyers. But if you're not up to the task, how do you find the right person for the job? Property Merchandiser Anthea Click of Nashville, Tenn., says the answers you get to these questions will tell you a lot. 1. Can I see your portfolio? It's not enough to ask a few questions over the phone. Meet stagers in person and ... read more

Good Smells, Bad Smells

Posted by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage on July 17, 2010 in  uncategorized
How does your home smell? It might be worth an extra sniff because buyers certainly will take notice. Sensory research shows that the smell of a home can affect a person's mood, according to Terry Molnar, executive director of The Sense of Smell Institute, a New York-based organization that focuses on the importance of smell to human psychology, behavior, and quality of life. A light floral fragrance can put people in a more pleasant mood, while citrus scents, such as lemon and grapefruit, tend to have an energizin... read more

Pet Pix Contest Entries – Where to See ‘Em!

Posted by Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Advantage on July 16, 2010 in  uncategorized
WOW! Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty's Pet Pix Contest has only been going for a little more than twenty-four hours and already received dozens of amazing photo entries! You can see the contest entries on our Facebook page, just click here. Make sure you visit our Facebook page and click "Like" at the top of the page. By becoming our fan, you'll get updates in your Facebook feed when we post new Pet Pix Contest photos. (No need to fret about your privacy. Just because you "like" us, doesn't mean that we or all of... read more

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